Emergency Services

Elgin Fire Department, circa 1916

Elgin Fire Department

The primary function of The Elgin Fire Department (EFD) is to protect the community during disaster situations, including house and building fires, motor vehicle collisions and promote an environment of public safety within the City of Elgin. The EFD participates in fire prevention at all the local schools. We are contracted with Bastrop/Travis Counties Emergency Services District #1 and is also a member of the Bastrop County Firefighters Association. Anyone interested in joining the Elgin Fire Department can call the Station at 512-281-4025 or send us an Email:

Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management

Bastrop Travis Counties Emergency Services District #1

The District covers a large portion of northern Bastrop County and the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of Elgin in Travis County. The District is responsible for funding and oversight of the Elgin and McDade Fire Departments along with the paid medical first responder unit housed in Elgin.